HAS ANYONE DONE A STUDY ON THIS?

I was pretty elated by the news that our state will soon be granting 172 rights to same-sex couples. While the issue of gay marriage being legalized may be only a couple decades off the beaten path, something else popped up which grabbed my attention.

State Republicans are decrying that such a move would only lead to a rise in the crime rate, juvenile deliquencies, and parents working long hours.

Has anyone thought to doing a study on the impact of same-sex relationships in these three areas...versus traditional marriage?

Because from my personal experience in dealing with same-sex couples (my mother being a lesbian herself), I hadn't seen no rise in the local crime rate, I have seen no children being neglected, but I have seen both my mother and myself (being traditionally married) work long hours to support ourselves and give the same loving attention to our kids.

So it leaves me wondering: On what basis does the state GOP peg their accusations on?

Schuyler Thorpe

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